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X-WR-CALNAME:Level 2_3 - River Canoeing_Kayaking - Birmingham Canoe Club
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SUMMARY:Level 2/3 - River Canoeing/Kayaking
DESCRIPTION:This is a one or two-day course\, depending on your comfort/sk
ill level on the water. We will begin with a half-day of on-water instruct
ion at Lake Ocoee\, covering loading/unloading\, boat carries\, basic safe
ty\, strokes\, launching and landing\, and wet exits. After lunch\, we wil
l put on a moving water/Class I section of the Hiwassee River and paddle a
bout 3 miles. This part of the course will include learning to maneuver yo
ur kayak in current. Depending on your comfort level on this section of th
e river\, you may opt to paddle a step-up section of the Hiwassee on Sunda
y. This is a Class I/II section of the river that is about 5 miles long. T
he Hiwassee is one of the most beautiful rivers in this region and a favor
ite of novice and experienced paddlers alike. \n**Prerequisites: **None\
n\n**Cost: **$85 (one day)/$125 (two days). The club has some boats for re
nt. The cost for a club boat and gear is $35. UAB Outdoor Pursuits also of
fers boat/gear rental. The cost is $55/weekend. Your instructors will help
secure a boat/gear for you if needed. \n \n**Lead Instructors:** Bob Sh
epard (canoe) and Joy Carter (kayak)
ORGANIZER:Organizer
LOCATION:Hiwassee River\, Reliance\, TN
CLASS:PUBLIC
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